Friday’s high school football games (Oct. 3)
By Blake Chadwick Hoisington remained undefeated after beating Cheney 20-6 to keep its season rolling in the right direction. “We knew coming into this week that this was going to be a test for us and we accepted that challenge and rolled with it,” senior quarterback Mason Martin said. “We have a great group that […]
Wellington’s Luke Wylie – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Blake Chadwick Fresh off a top 20 finish a season ago at the Class 4A state championships, Luke Wylie is poised and hungry for more. “Luke Wylie is a perfect example of the process it takes to be successful,” head coach Jaedyn Showman said. “He shows up to every practice willing to do the […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Cameron Kiser – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Blake Chadwick After five years of running cross country, Hutchinson Trinity’s Cameron Kiser will leave it all out on the course as this year will more than likely be his last time running cross country. For Kiser, all of his years he has had a good group of athletes in front of him to […]
Maize’s Baylee Frost – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick A younger leader for the Maize high cross country team, sophomore Baylee Frost is excited for her second year of high school running. “I am most excited to watch my girls team grow and do what I know they are able to. The few I watched work incredibly hard this Summer are […]
Hesston’s Reese Quinn – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Last year, the Hesston Swathers placed third in 3A at state and junior Reese Quinn, was a big part of their success Quinn placed fifth individually at state and throughout the season had a 5K personal record of 19:42. This season Quinn is looking to achieve a couple goals she has set […]
Kingman’s Shay Watkins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kingman Healthcare Center
By Matt Browning Kingman’s Shay Watkins has been impressed with how she and her teammates have worked throughout the offseason. The hope is that translates into a successful season. “We’ve been working hard in the off-season, and I can’t wait to see how that translates on the court,” Watkins said. “I’m especially looking forward to facing […]
Argonia’s Tori Morrison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Conway Bank
By Hayden Swope A big change in positions kept Argonia’s Tori Morrison on her toes last season, but it didn’t slow her down. Morrison was a first team all-league selection. “I’m preparing for this season by practicing as hard as I can because I want to improve my overall performance,” Morrison said. “Last year was […]
Ark City’s Santiago Castillo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Xtreme Jumpin’ Jax Party Rentals and Pine Lodge Resort
By Cooper Chadwick Excited for this upcoming season junior Santiago Castillo has big plans for him and his team. “Some goals I have for this season are to become an all-around better player. I want to make the first team for my league. A goal I have for my team is for us to become […]
Pretty Prairie’s Kayleigh Vogl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cheney Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Despite being a first team all-league selection last season, Pretty Prairie’s Kayleigh Vogl has been doing whatever it takes to get her game to the next level in 2025. “I have been working out twice a week at The Nest in Cheney with a trainer doing weights and plyometrics,” Vogl said. “I have worked […]
Kingman’s Gabe Andersen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jeri’s Kitchen
By Blake Chadwick Kingman running back and linebacker Gabe Andersen made his mark last season, rushing 121 times for 797 yards, catching 13 passes for 100 yards, and finding the end zone 11 times. His production earned him Kingman’s Offensive MVP award, along with second-team all-league and honorable mention all-state recognition. That success didn’t come […]